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Is Tavares, Florida Safe?

Population 22,490 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tavares has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 273.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,889 per 100K.

Tavares Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTavaresFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2352.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1889.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate580.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

273.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2353/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tavares

Violent crime in Tavares is close to the national average. The rate of 379.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2352.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,889 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tavares Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary449
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,889
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft580
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Tavares Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tavares
379.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tavares
2352.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tavares Safety

Is Tavares safe?
Not especially. Tavares earns a D with a crime rate of 273.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tavares?
273.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2352.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tavares safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tavares's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,889 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tavares?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tavares generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tavares police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tavares?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tavares's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Tavares compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Tavares ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Tavares to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tavares?
Bad. A D grade and 273.3 per-thousand rate put Tavares below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tavares?
379.9 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (84), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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